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Archaeologists uncover village in US parkArchaeologists at the Petrified Forest National Park in the southwestern U.S. have discovered an ancient village that is unique for its size.http://phys.org/news332186443.html
Other SciencesFri, 10 Oct 2014 19:00:50 ESTnews332186443Image: King Fire in California still blazingOver 92,960 acres have been burned by the King Fire since it began on September 13, 2014. The fire is currently 38% contained, and the cause of the fire is arson. Over 7,600 personnel are battling this fire.http://phys.org/news330780877.html
EarthWed, 24 Sep 2014 12:34:48 ESTnews330780877NASA image: Dry conditions and lightning strikes make for a long California fire seasonThe fire season in California has been anything but cooperative this year. Hot conditions combined with a state-wide drought and dry lightning makes for unpleasant conditions and leads to an abundance of forest fires.http://phys.org/news330105033.html
EarthTue, 16 Sep 2014 16:50:40 ESTnews330105033NASA image: Happy Camp Fire in California and 790 Fire in OregonThe 790 Fire in Oregon began as a lightning strike on July 31, 2014. Over 3,000 acres have been affected by this fire which is 54% contained. In the next 12 to 48 hours there is a potential risk to Sky Lakes Wilderness and natural resources including the Northern Spotted Owl habitat, Coho habitat, water quality, the Pacific Crest Trail, and Cherry Creek Research Natural Area.http://phys.org/news329584774.html
EarthWed, 10 Sep 2014 16:20:12 ESTnews329584774Texas producers find new oil fields—olive grovesTexas has been known for its oil production for almost 150 years. Now, a new oil industry is sprouting in what may bring producers cash and consumers a local, edible choice—olive oil.http://phys.org/news329470638.html
BiologyTue, 09 Sep 2014 08:37:30 ESTnews329470638NASA image: Happy Camp and July Fire Complexes in CaliforniaAs of seven hours ago the Happy Camp Complex of fires had consumed 24,939 acres of land in Northern California, the July complex had consumed 35,530 as of eight hours ago.http://phys.org/news328352879.html
EarthWed, 27 Aug 2014 10:09:58 ESTnews328352879NASA image: Happy Camper and July Fire Complexes in CaliforniaThe Happy Camp Complex of fires began as a lightning strike on August 12, 2014. Currently the fire has consumed 22,670 acres and is 20% contained. There are close to 2,000 personnel working on this fire at present. It consists of many small fires and a number of large ones. Most of the small fires have been contained and only account for about 100 acres. An inversion layer settled over the fire area throughout the morning and early afternoon on August 24, keeping fire activity moderate. As the inversion lifted in the afternoon, fire activity continued to the south. Fire growth will continue to the south. Growth potential is high due to extreme and difficult terrain. Backing fire, or fire spreading on level ground in the absence of wind, will continue on the south side of the fire just north of Doolittle Creek. The northeast portion of the fire will continue to China Gulch.http://phys.org/news328189581.html
EarthMon, 25 Aug 2014 12:46:32 ESTnews328189581NASA image: Beaver complex and July complex wildfires in CaliforniaThe Beaver Complex is comprised of the Salt Creek Fire (20 miles northwest of Medford) and the Oregon Gulch Fire (15 miles east of Ashland), lightning-started fires that started on July 30-31, 2014. After it was first discovered on July 31, the Oregon Gulch Fire rapidly moved southeast from the Cascade Siskiyou National Monument into the Soda Mountain Wilderness Area, from Jackson County into Klamath County, and then into California.http://phys.org/news327762940.html
EarthWed, 20 Aug 2014 14:15:49 ESTnews327762940Wildfire near Yosemite sparks 13,000 evacuation ordersCalifornian authorities said Tuesday they have issued more than 13,000 evacuation orders near Yosemite National Park due to a wildfire encroaching on the US tourist attraction.http://phys.org/news327678752.html
EarthTue, 19 Aug 2014 15:10:01 ESTnews327678752Eiler and Bald Fires in CaliforniaThe Eiler wildfire which began on July 31, 2014, has almost consumed 26,000 acres. It is currently unknown as to the cause of this fire. The weather patterns currently around this fire do not bode well for a quick containment. Maximum temperatures are in the mid- to high 80's with 10-20% relative humidity. There is an unstable atmosphere at work along with thunderstorm chances which are increasingly today (08/04) through Wednesday (08/06). A Red Flag Warning in effect for dry lightning on Monday (08/04).http://phys.org/news326391312.html
EarthMon, 04 Aug 2014 17:15:23 ESTnews326391312NASA image: Fires and Smoke in Canada's Northern TerritoriesEnvironment Canada has issued a high health risk warning for Yellowknife and surrounding area because of heavy smoke in the region due to forest fires. Currently 160 wildfires are burning across the region. There are no plans for evacuation since these fires are endangering people or property. Weather that has been hitting the area recently comes with mixed results. The rains help to dampen the fires, but the lightning tends to start others.http://phys.org/news325172006.html
EarthMon, 21 Jul 2014 14:33:44 ESTnews325172006Bacon preservative tested as feral hog poisonA preservative used to cure bacon is being tested as poison for feral hogs.http://phys.org/news322572164.html
BiologySat, 21 Jun 2014 12:22:55 ESTnews322572164Threatened bird leads feds to block some drillingThe federal government is declaring more than 400,000 acres in Colorado and Utah off-limits to energy exploration to protect a little-known bird.http://phys.org/news322287425.html
BiologyWed, 18 Jun 2014 05:17:19 ESTnews322287425NASA image: Slide Fire update May 23, 2014The Slide Fire is located in Oak Creek Canyon just north of Slide Rock State Park and burning northward, up the canyon into places such as West Fork and Harding Point. Currently it has burned 7,500 acres and is 5% contained. The fire originated just about 4 to 5 miles north of Sedona, just north of Slide Rock State Park on May 20, and was human caused. Investigations regarding the cause are ongoing.http://phys.org/news320068006.html
EarthFri, 23 May 2014 12:47:00 ESTnews320068006NASA image: Update for Skunk Fire, ArizonaThe Skunk Fire which began as a lightning strike on Saturday, April 19 is currently 31,167 acres large including fire growth and back burns.The fire continues to move in a north westerly direction and an easterly direction towards ponderosa pine forest. South and North side of the fire is contained. The terrain for this fire is steep with scattered boulders making firefighting more difficult.http://phys.org/news319811553.html
EarthTue, 20 May 2014 13:32:55 ESTnews319811553Abundance of Chesapeake Bay's underwater grasses increasesAn annual survey led by researchers at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science shows that the abundance of underwater grasses in Chesapeake Bay increased 24 percent between 2012 and 2013, reversing the downward trend of the previous three years. The increase reflects an upsurge from 48,195 acres to 59,927 acres.http://phys.org/news317456306.html
EarthWed, 23 Apr 2014 07:30:01 ESTnews317456306Report: Great Lakes only region to gain wetlands(AP)—A federal report says the Great Lakes region was the only area that gained wetland acreage during a five-year nationwide survey. The study ended in 2009.http://phys.org/news308149449.html
EarthSun, 05 Jan 2014 13:04:21 ESTnews308149449Prairies vanish in the US push for green energyRobert Malsam nearly went broke in the 1980s when corn was cheap. So now that prices are high and he can finally make a profit, he's not about to apologize for ripping up prairieland to plant corn.http://phys.org/news303538145.html
EarthWed, 13 Nov 2013 04:30:01 ESTnews303538145NASA image: Fires in Idaho and MontanaFires that started in July continue on in late August in Idaho and Montana. Actively burning areas, detected by the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer's (MODIS) thermal bands, are outlined in red.http://phys.org/news296314943.html
EarthWed, 21 Aug 2013 14:42:32 ESTnews296314943Image: Wildfires in Washington StateThe summer of 2012 will unfortunately be known as the "Summer of Devastating Western Wildfires" and practically not one state out west was spared. Washington State has been hardest hit of late. This satellite image shows a rash of wildfires currently burning in the middle of the state.http://phys.org/news267437454.html
EarthFri, 21 Sep 2012 09:10:59 ESTnews267437454Bigger refuges needed to delay pest resistance to biotech cornGenetically modified crops that produce insect-killing proteins from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) have reduced reliance on insecticide sprays since 1996. These proteins are lethal to some devastating crop pests, but do not harm most other creatures including humans.http://phys.org/news257922664.html
BiologySun, 03 Jun 2012 15:00:01 ESTnews257922664Bugs may be resistant to genetically modified corn(AP) -- One of the nation's most widely planted crops - a genetically engineered corn plant that makes its own insecticide - may be losing its effectiveness because a major pest appears to be developing resistance more quickly than scientists expected.http://phys.org/news244356706.html
BiologyThu, 29 Dec 2011 04:51:59 ESTnews244356706Switch from corn to grass would raise ethanol output, cut emissionsGrowing perennial grasses on the least productive farmland now used for corn ethanol production in the U.S. would result in higher overall corn yields, more ethanol output per acre and better groundwater quality, researchers report in a new study. The switch would also slash emissions of two potent greenhouse gases: carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide.http://phys.org/news229685676.html
EarthTue, 12 Jul 2011 10:35:00 ESTnews229685676Changes in crops acres since freedom to farmThe 1996 U.S. Farm Bill eliminated many acreage restrictions, thereby allowing farmers to plant what they believe to be their most competitive crops. A study conducted by University of Illinois agricultural economists evaluated subsequent acreage changes across crops to better understand which crops have been most profitable during a period when farm legislation contains few acreage constraints.http://phys.org/news190294005.html
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